Courageous Stewards

Jason Demland, founder of Demland Wealth and a Certified Kingdom Advisor®, joins us to discuss his unconventional path through various industries before finding his calling.

Jason didn't always know he’d be advising others on their financial legacies. After years of testing his talents in music, agriculture, and sales, he realized that true success wasn't just about skill—it was about stewardship. Now, Jason helps clients navigate the balance between working hard and being content.

We explore why work is fundamentally good, the power of contentment, and how viewing wealth through a lens of stewardship changes everything from how we give to how we live.

Listen now and learn how to align your finances with a life of generosity, purpose, and true contentment.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

Most teenagers are looking for a summer job; our guest built an empire. In this episode, we break down how a 19 year old went from zero to $10,000 a month simply knocking on doors and offering pressure washing and window cleaning services. But the hustle didn't stop at the driveway. We dive into the exact transition from small time operator to a six-figure business!

Guest: Kaleb ClarkAquawash LLC

https://www.aquawashllc.org

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

In this episode of The Courageous Stewards Podcast, we sit down with a man whose life is a testament to the fact that your origin story does not have to be your final chapter.

Growing up in a home shadowed by the heavy weight of parental disability and the chaos of drug addiction, John faced an uphill battle from day one. To the world, he was an underdog with every reason to fail. But God had a different blueprint. Join us as he shares a look at his thriving roofing, siding and pole barn business - not just as a career, but as a platform for stewardship. This isn't just a success story about shingles and siding; it's a conversation in what happens when we stop listening to our circumstances and start listening to our Creator. If you've ever felt like your past disqualifies you from a bright future, this conversation will remind you that when God calls, He also equips.

Guest: John Derby

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

They say you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with - but as a Courageous Steward, your circle is about more than just "hanging out." It's about mission, accountability and growth.

In this episode, we dive deep into the intentionality behind your inner circle. Whether you are leading a team, building a business, or navigating a personal transition, the people in your "boat" determine how fast and how far you can row. We explore why stewardship starts with your relationships and how to identify the voices that empower you versus those that drain your vision.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

In this essential episode of Courageous Stewards, we challenge the myth of the overnight success and dive deep into the unseen discipline that builds true wealth, impact, and legacy: The Follow-Up. Most people give up after 1 or 2 tries. We show you why that's a profound mistake and why the true opportunity lives between the 5th and 12th touch and the relationship that develops.

This episode will rewire your approach from hustle to stewardship, providing you with the mindset and systems to cultivate the relationships that matter most.

What You'll Learn to Master:

1. Why the follow-up is a Stewardship Discipline, not a sales tactic.

2. Overcoming the emotional laziness and fear of rejection that prevents most people from being consistent.

3. The critical shift: Moving from simply "checking in" to adding value in every single interaction.

4. How establishing strong systems protects your future self and ensures your best ideas don't fall through the cracks.

Stop chasing new leads and start cultivating the fortune you already have. This is the difference between a quick win and a lasting legacy.

TUNE IN: Embrace consistency and unlock the compounding power of the follow-up.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

Don't let your first investment become your last. In this essential episode of Courageous Stewards, we tackle the top 5 most common mistakes made by rookie real estate investors. Learn how to ditch emotional buying, stop underestimating your budget (hello, CapEx!), and build the reliable team you need to achieve sustainable cash flow. Tune in to turn potential pitfalls into a foolproof plan.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

Success has almost nothing to do with being the smartest person in the room... so why do we focus on chasing the next 'great idea'?

In this eye-opening episode, the hosts of Courageous Stewards reveal the brutal truth they uncovered after studying and talking with high-level entrepreneurs and millionaires. The consistent, surprising finding? Most people don't lose because they lack ideas; they lose because they never take meaningful action on ANY of them.

Stop waiting for the "perfect moment" or the "perfect plan." This episode breaks down the 3 powerful, action-oriented traits that every high-level steward has mastered to transform their vision into exponential growth:

1. Speed of Execution: Learn why making fast decisions and adjusting later is the ultimate competitive advantage, and how to conquer 'analysis paralysis.'

2. Proximity to Successful People: Discover how intentionally curating your environment instantly elevates your goals, confidence, and internal standards.

3. Access to Proven Playbooks: Why reinventing the wheel is a fool's errand. Find out how to leverage exact systems and strategies to skip years of painful trial and error.

Here’s the truth: If you had the right environment, the right mentors, and the right playbooks, your entire life could look drastically different 12 months from now. Tune in to learn how to stop being an intellectual collector and start becoming a decisive, courageous steward of your future.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

The two best days of our lives are the day we were born, and the day we discover why we are here. Join us on a powerful journey into uncovering the unique gifts and strengths that shape who we are. We provide strategy and actions you can take to discover what you were created to do. Too often, we overlook the talents within us — but when we learn to discover them, direct them with intention, and dedicate our lives to living in alignment with them, everything changes. 

We’ll explore practical ways to identify your natural strengths, how to channel them into meaningful action, and why dedicating yourself to your gifts creates fulfillment, impact, and legacy. This conversation is about more than self‑improvement — it’s about stewardship of the abilities you’ve been given and using them to build a life of purpose.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

In this episode, we explore the timeless idea that people enter our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Some connections arrive to teach us lessons, others walk with us for a chapter, and a few remain as lifelong anchors. We’ll unpack how to recognize each type of relationship, embrace the value they bring, and release them gracefully when their purpose is fulfilled. We share personal stories of how we have navigated each of these and found that we need to let some relationships go along the way. 

This conversation will help you see relationships not as accidents, but as intentional parts of your growth and legacy. It’s having a perspective to ask, what is God doing with me right now? What is He showing me? Whether you’re navigating friendships, business partnerships, or family ties, you’ll gain clarity on how to honor each connection for what it truly is. 

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

With a focus on the people, we dive into the critical connection between property operations and Net Operating Income (NOI) — the metric that ultimately determines the value and performance of your real estate investments. We’ll break down how efficient management, expense control, and revenue optimization directly impact NOI, and why mastering operations is the key to scaling your portfolio. Part of stewarding well is optimizing what is entrusted to us; better NOI, value, and cash flow will allow us to be more generous.

From tenant retention strategies to smart expense management, we’ll explore practical steps investors can take to boost NOI without relying solely on market appreciation. Whether you’re managing single‑family rentals or multifamily assets, this episode will show you how operational discipline translates into long‑term wealth and impact.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: [email protected]

Sean Skiver | Email: [email protected]

Sean is a licensed realtor with Amerimade Realty.